Travel Guide to Amarnath Temple, Kashmir, India

Reaching Amarnath Temple by Train, Flight, and Road

By Train:

The nearest railway station to Amarnath is Srinagar Railway Station. However, it is not currently operational. Thus, the alternative and functional nearest station is the Jammu Tawi Railway Station. From Jammu, pilgrims can take taxis or buses to reach Pahalgam or Baltal which are the starting points for the Amarnath Yatra.

By Flight:

The closest airport to Amarnath is Srinagar Airport (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport). Flights to Srinagar are available from various cities across India. From the airport, travelers can hire cabs or take buses to reach the base camp of the yatra.

By Road:

Pilgrims can take a road trip to either Pahalgam or Baltal from Jammu, which is well connected by road. The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) provides bus services to Pahalgam and Baltal from Jammu. Private taxis are also available.

Reaching Amarnath Temple from India's Top 10 Cities

Below are the approximate distances and popular routes for cities across India to Amarnath, Kashmir:

• Delhi to Amarnath
  • Distance by Road: 850 km
  • Route: Delhi → Panipat → Karnal → Ludhiana → Jalandhar → Pathankot → Jammu → Srinagar → Pahalgam or Baltal
  • Stop Over: Jammu or Srinagar for rest and acclimatization
  • Nearest Airport: Srinagar Airport
  • Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station
• Mumbai to Amarnath
  • Distance by Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar
  • Distance by Train: Mumbai to Jammu Tawi train available
  • Distance by Road: 2,200 km
  • Route: Mumbai → Nashik → Indore → Agra → Delhi → Jammu → Srinagar → Pahalgam/Baltal
  • Stop Over: Delhi and Jammu for rest and acclimatization
• Kolkata to Amarnath
  • Distance by Flight: Direct flights to Srinagar
  • Distance by Train: Kolkata to Jammu Tawi train available
  • Distance by Road: 2,000 km
  • Route: Kolkata → Varanasi → Lucknow → Delhi → Jammu → Srinagar → Pahalgam/Baltal
  • Stop Over: Varanasi, Lucknow, Delhi, and Jammu for rest and acclimatization

Please note that the above-mentioned routes are suggestive and may change depending on the real-time road conditions and political situation in Jammu & Kashmir. Pilgrims are advised to check the current status of routes and transport facilities before planning their journey.